Attendance Requirements
Learn more about our requirements and recommended vaccinations before your dog can attend BARK U.
What To Know
Requirements
Requirements for Lodging & Daycare
- Dogs must have had a BARK U Temperament Assessment
- All dogs must be microchipped. If your dog is not microchipped, we will gladly provide this service for only $10
- Dogs must be up to date on all required vaccinations
NOTE: Dogs under 4 months of age are welcome to participate in our Puppy Start Right Program for daycare and lodging at an additional cost
Requirements for Training & Grooming
- Temperament Assessment is not required, but a client must register for an account on our Customer Portal
- Microchipped is not mandatory, but available at very low cost during any grooming session
Vaccination Requirements
Required Vaccinations
We follow the American Animal Hospital Association’s guidelines and require the following core vaccinations to use our services.
- Distemper
- Rabies*
*BARK U is required by law to retain a current copy of your pet’s rabies certificate during their time with us. A rabies certificate includes the tag number, product, and lot number. Without this information, we cannot accept any other proof of rabies vaccination.
Recommended Vaccinations
These vaccinations are strongly recommended but not required.
- Leptospira**
- Lyme Disease
- Bordetella
- Canine Influenza
**Should be considered for all dogs based on increasing prevalence.
Spay and Neuter Requirements
We do NOT require dogs to be spayed or neutered to utilize our services.
Eligibility and suitability is based on behavior and temperament, not reproductive status.
If a female is in season and needs to board with us. she will be placed in private care and play for an additional fee.